Summary
Lawmakers in Ohio, Idaho, and Kentucky are considering changes to the administration of SNAP (food assistance) due to new federal rules. These changes involve state-level bills aiming to adjust eligibility checks and manage costs more effectively. A new federal law will reduce federal support for SNAP administration starting in 2026.
Key Facts
- Ohio, Idaho, and Kentucky are working on state bills to handle upcoming changes in SNAP funding and error penalties.
- Ohio plans to address a $50 million gap in administrative funding due to reduced federal support.
- Ohio House Bill 730 aims to fund local administrative costs and address Ohio's 9% payment error rate, which is above the new 6% threshold.
- Idaho's House Bill 730 introduces measures for checking lottery winnings and data-matching for SNAP participants.
- Idaho's bill suggests spending $1.7 million, including hiring new state employees for SNAP management.
- Kentucky's Senate Bill 257 proposes monthly or quarterly reviews of SNAP eligibility for certain groups.
- Under the new law, states may eventually share some SNAP benefit costs if their error rates are high.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) changes how federal and state SNAP funding is shared, starting in October 2026.
